Kbear KB02 and Kiwi Ears Cadenza are in-ear monitors. Kbear KB02 costs $40 while Kiwi Ears Cadenza costs $35. Kbear KB02 is $5 more expensive. Kiwi Ears Cadenza holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (6 vs 6.6). User ratings place Kbear KB02 at 6 and Kiwi Ears Cadenza at 6.2. Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge and Kbear KB02 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.
Insights
Metric | Kbear KB02 | Kiwi Ears Cadenza |
---|---|---|
Mids | 5 | 6 |
Treble | 4 | 5 |
Soundstage | 6 | 5.5 |
Dynamics | 6 | 6 |
Tonality | 5 | 5.6 |
Technicalities | 4 | 5 |
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Kbear KB02 Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: Warm, V-Shaped
Brand: Kbear Top Kbear IEMs
Price (Msrp): $40
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Kiwi Ears Cadenza Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: V-Shaped
Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $35
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Kbear KB02 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C+- It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.
Average Technical Grade
C-- Textural information blurs together, making the stage feel pinched and gray. Instrument edges blur together frequently.
Kiwi Ears Cadenza Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B-- Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.
Average Technical Grade
C+- It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Kbear KB02 User Reviews
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewBalanced V-shaped tuning.
Pros
Very technical driver super economical.Cons
Sometimes something noisy.Kiwi Ears Cadenza User Reviews
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewBest I've heard under $50
Pros
Excellent tuning for the price, small shells should fit vast majority of ears well.Cons
Touch too much eargain, can come off as shouty/honky at times, easily remedied with 10 band EQ.Find your next IEM:
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